Lodge News

There will be rehearsals for our installation ceremony on Tuesday 5th, 12th and 19th January at 8:00pm in the Cardiff Masonic Hall. Please make every effort to attend, especially if you are taking an office next year. For more information, contact W.Bro Viv: v.creedon@nullbtinternet.com
We look forward to seeing you

The Croeso Gala Ladies Evening will be held on Saturday 19th December at The Cardiff Masonic Hall. This event is always the highlight of our social calendar and a perfect way to kick off your Christmas celebrations.
Tickets are only £35 and include an excellent three course dinner with wines. Live entertainment will be provided by the award winning band ‘Reunited’, who were a great success at last year’s event, plus Sound Creation Disco.
As ever, Masonic and non-Masonic guests are most welcome. Dress: Black tie/posh frock.
To reserve your place at this event contact WM Les (Les.hopkins12@nullvirginmedia.com). Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Calling all budding comedians! If you enjoy a good laugh then why not join us for the second annual Croeso Lodge joke evening at The Sandringham Hotel in Cardiff on Friday 23rd October at 7.00pm

Its a relaxed and informal affair where we enjoy good food and a few drinks before taking turns to share a joke or funny story.
Last years event was a huge success and this year promises to be even bigger and better. Tickets are selling fast so get yours now. As ever, guests are most welcome.

Contact Viv Creedon V.Creedon@nullbtinternet.com to reserve your place for only £20, price includes a three course meal.

Cardiff Chameleons Swimming Club enable children and adults with special needs or learning disabilities to participate in competitive swimming competitions or just to swim for pleasure. Last year Croeso Lodge donated £500 to help them prepare for the upcoming Special Olympics in Los Angles.
We were delighted to recently receive these pictures from Chameleon member Andrew Williams who won gold and bronze medals at the event.

Despite support from Croeso and others, Andrew still had to raise almost £1000 to cover his and his carers expenses while in the USA. Huge congratulations to Andrew and everyone who took part in the event.

If you would like to find out more about Cardiff Chameleons click here

Don’t forget that the Tomas Martin bike ride is this Saturday (please see previous post for details). Good luck to all the riders taking part.

If you’re not riding you can still help out by becoming a Marshall, contact Bro Phil for details. Phil.Martin@nullrcdltd.co.uk
Failing that, why not simply turn up at some point en-route and cheer on the riders.
Your support would be most welcome.

For most of us, bereavement will be the most distressing experience we will ever face. Grief is what we feel when somebody we are close to dies. Everyone experiences grief differently and there is no ‘normal’ or ‘right’ way to grieve.

Cruse Bereavement Care Wales’ vision is that all bereaved people should have somewhere to turn when someone dies. Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. Most people will cope with help and support from family and friends but for those who need additional specialist help, Cruse offers free confidential support for adults and children.

Accepting the cheque on behalf of Cruse is Croeso member W.Bro Robert Cozens (left).

If someone you know has died and you need to talk, call Cruse on 0844 477 9400 or email cardiff@nullcruse.org.uk. To find out more about the amazing work Cruse do, click here